4 Day Flinders Ranges

Spend four days 4WD touring the magnificent Flinders Ranges. Learn about the ancient and geological history of the region, experience Skytrek, one of Australia's popular and most exhilarating 4WD journeys to the highest vehicle access point in the Flinders Ranges for spectacular views.

Day One

We depart Adelaide for the Wilpena Pound Resort at 7:00 am, travelling via Port Pirie, Port Germein and Port Augusta. At Port Augusta we visit the Wadlata Outback Centre, learn about the origins of the Flinders Ranges, the Aboriginal Dreaming, European settlement, Explorers, and much more.

After lunch we head towards Wilpena Pound, travelling via Quorn and Hawker. From Hawker we visit the Kanyaka Ruins and Death Rock. If you are feeling energetic, you can enjoy a climb to the Yourambulla Caves to see Aboriginal rock painting.

We stay at Wilpena Pound overnight.

Day Two

After breakfast enjoy a peaceful bush walk to Wangarra Lookouts and the Hill Homestead. This is followed by an optional visit to Sacred Canyon and Arkaroo Rock, which are major Aboriginal Art sites.

We then travel the geological trail through the Brachina Gorge. The gorge traces the geolocial history of the area for hundreds of million of years.

The next stop is the Prairie Hotel at Parachilna where we sample some Aussie tucker. We then visit Blinman before returning to Wilpena.

We stay at Wilpena Pound Resort overnight.

Day Three

On this day is an optional Willow Springs SKYTREK tour, which is one of Australia's most exhilarating 4WD journeys. Willow Springs Station is a 90,000 acre sheep property. Skytrek takes you through majestic River Red Gum-lined creeks, groves of native Pines and Black Oak, to the top of Mount Caernarvon, which is the highest vehicle access point in the Flinders Ranges. The 'eagle-eye view' of the surrounding landscape is breathtaking and truly unforgettable.

We stay at Wilpena Pound Resort overnight.

Day Four

We depart Wilpena Pound Resort to start the return journey to Adelaide at approixmately 9:00 am, travelling via Hawker and Quorn. From Quorn we travel through the Southern Flinders Ranges to Wilmington then on to Adelaide via the Germein Gorge.

Operates: On demand, approximately 8:00 am day one to 6:00 pm day three.

Includes:

Pick up within the inner Adelaide metropolitan area or Port Augusta by arrangement,

Three days 4WD touring,

Two nights twin share accommodation at the Wilpena Pound Resort,

Breakfast on day two and three,

Morning and afternoon tea,

Evening meals on day one and two,

Entry to Wadlata Outback Centre.

Excludes:

All other meals, unless specified in itinerary,

Mobile phone calls, souvenirs, optional tours and personal items,

Admission to attractions, unless specified in itinerary.

* It is suggested that appropriate sickness, accident & personal liability insurance be taken out. *

TOUR CONDITIONS: “JUST CRUISIN” reserve the right to alter or modify itinerary if prevailing weather, road conditions or adverse conditions require such change. Tour costs do not include additional accommodation, meals and incidental expenses incurred from flooding, natural delays, unavailable connections or other unforseen circumstances. It is suggested travel insurance is purchased to cover additional accommodation, meals and incidental expenses resulting from flooding, natural delays unavailable connections or other unforeseen expenses prior to departure. Due to the nature and remoteness of outback travel it is suggested anyone with health problems should seek advice from their doctor if necessary.

BOOKING CONDITIONS: A deposit of 20% is required to confirm your reservation. Balance is payable 21 days prior to departure.

CANCELLATIONS: Must be made 14 days prior to departure or full deposit is forfeited.

DON'T FORGET: Your camera, good walking shoes and hats. Please limit luggage to a small bag.